The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-04-28

On motion of Col. R. H, DUNCAN the
convention adjourned until s o'clock
Sunday morning, benediction by Rev.
w. r. Barnett.
SUNDAY.
Convention met at o'clock pur-
suant to adjournment, Chairman w.
A. Nelson presiding. After a song by
the choir the convention was lead in
prayer by Rev. G, A. DUNCAN.
Prof. Wilson made few remarks 30
the convention as to how best secure
''model Sunday School" This sub
iect was also discussed by Col, T. H.
Reeves.
The president after consultation with
several members of the convention
thought it best that instead of having
a mass meeting the different Sunday
Schools retire to their respective
churches and hold their Sunday
school exercises as usual. Conven-
ton was then dismissed according
ly.
Convention reassembled at i a. m.
and listened to an interesting sermon
by Rev. W. r. Barnett from text found
in the 28th chapter of Mathew 10th and
Goth verses. The choir then sang No.
IS, after which the INVENTION was
lead in prayer by Rev, G. A. DUNCAN,
The convention was dismissed with
benediction by Rev. w. r. Barnett.
The next on programme was the
Bible reading at 2 80 p, m. Subject
How to train young, conducted by
j. W. Crumley.
AT this meeting Judge Hacker,
and j. W. Crumley were elected
delegates to the East Tennessee
convention. The convention ad-
journed at 4 o'clock with benediction
by Rev. w. r. Barnett. The conven-
ton met at 7 80 pursuant to adjourn
ment. Discussion subject. "The
word its study" The discussion
was to have been opened by
D. W. Remine but, he being absent
Judge Hacker by request took bis
place. Judge Hackers address was
listened by large audience. His
treatment of the subject was full and
clear and covered so much that, at
the suggestion of Rev. w. R. Barnett
no further discussion of the subject
was had and Judge Hackers words
were recommended to the thoughtful
consideration of the audience.
On motion by w. S. Hickey the
question box was passed around while
the choir sang Nos. Sc and 80 after the
questions were answered the cOnven-
ton adjourned with benediction by
Rev. G. A. DUNCAN.
The committee on resolutions offer
ed the following which were adopt
ed.
We, the delegates of the Washing
ton county Sunday School conven-
ton, which met at the NJ. E. Church
South, in Jonesboro, for the purpose
of ascertaining such facts and statis-
tics as would lead us to a correct con-
clusion in regard to our advantages
and disadvantages, and to dismiss the
most important questions pertaining
to our interest, one of which was, pro-
Eibition and its relation to the Sun
day school, believing, as we do, that
the Sunday School cause, has been
profited by this convention, we feel
constrained to offer the following res
olutions:
First.--That we tender our grateful
thanks to the Sunday Schools OF this
county sor sending to this convention
such delegates as were pleased to leave
UNCONVENTIONAL interests at home and
meet us in one common and christian
brotherhood.
Second.-That we tender our appre-
citation to the good people of Jonesbo-
70 for meeting with us in their endea-
vor to promote this initiatory step
of christianity.
Third.-That we acknowledge ouI
sincere thanks to the choir for their
choice selections and well rendered
songs.
Fourth. --That we tender our sincere
thanks to the people of this town fol
their christian hospitality in enter
tanning US at their homes and offering
every inducement possible to comfort
and pleasure.
w. A. KITE,
J. w. CRUMLEY,
f. ]. BAXTER,
Committee.
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